Methodology for the analysis and design of circuits with transistors and diodes in electronics courses using a computational tool Metodología para el análisis y diseño de circuitos con transistores y diodos en asignaturas de electrónica utilizando una herramienta computacional

Abstract

Technological tools improve academic performance by making teaching and learning processes more dynamic and efficient. A methodology for the analysis and design of circuits through the use of a technological tool in electronics courses at the Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander is presented. An agile methodology was developed consisting of four elements: planning, design, coding and testing. In planning, appropriate sources were consulted and a methodology for analysis and design of circuits with diodes and transistors was developed. In design, UML diagramming was used for software modeling. In coding, Java programming language was used and a dynamic interface was created with the NetBeans tool. Finally, the interface was tested, which consisted of carrying out designs and analysis of circuits with diodes and transistors, which were then modeled in QUCS simulation software to calculate the errors in the variables and endorse the developed tool. The errors in all tests were less than 2%, which implies that the interface is efficient, interactive and encourages teaching and learning processes, making them more dynamic.